Types of hysterectomy surgery

A partial hysterectomy (top left) removes just the uterus, and a total hysterectomy (bottom left) removes the uterus and cervix. At the time of total hysterectomy, your surgeon may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes (right).

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